Market Commentary
Lumber Prices Fall, Retail Sales Drop, U.S. – EU Standoff is Over
Boeing-Airbus trade feud ends, consumers shift to restaurant and hotel spending, lumber prices still above average
Read MoreShould Investors Worry About U.S. Dollar Value?
With the U.S. debt-to-GDP ratio well over 100%, Mitch looks at the potential impact of a weaker U.S. dollar
Read MoreMitch’s Take on the “Meme Stocks” Phenomenon
Trading mania is nothing new but the recent “meme stock” fad highlights the risks of chasing heat
Read MoreJob Market Sizzling, Wages Rising, Inflation in China
Keystone XL pipeline scrapped, U.S. job openings at record high, rising input costs fuel Chinese inflation too
Read MoreA One-of-a-Kind Economic Recovery
Mitch examines the reasons why the current recovery is unlike any other in history
Read More4 Key Takeaways from the Proposed Retirement Bill
Though it’s far from becoming law, here are some key elements of the “Secure a Strong Retirement Act of 2021”
Read MoreCorporate Earnings Should be the Key Investor Focus
The “wall of worry” continues to dominate financial headlines, but earnings are the most important story
Read MoreConsumers Shift Spending Habits, Red-Hot Housing, Possible Metals Shortage
Households spend on going out, home inventory shrinks and prices rise, precious metals shortage may lie ahead
Read MoreShould You Fear the Fed Tapering?
Concerns about inflation often mention Fed tapering—but history shows these worries are overblown
Read MoreIs Inflation a Short-Term or Longer-Term Issue?
Inflation is becoming a hot topic, but how important an issue is it for investors?
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